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Photo #  NH 98030:  USS Remlik in port during World War I.

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USS Remlik (SP-157), 1917-1920.
Formerly the Steam Yacht Candace and Remlik

USS Remlik was a 432 gross ton patrol vessel. Originally built at Hull, England, in 1903 as the steam yacht Candace, she was later renamed Remlik while still under civilian ownership. She was purchased by the Navy in June 1917 and placed in commission the following month. Assigned to anti-submarine patrol and escort service in the Bay of Biscay, she began operations in that area in the late summer. Remlik reportedly encountered an enemy submarine during a storm at sea on 17 December 1917, but the weather prevented an engagement. While she was fighting the heavy seas that day, a depth charge broke loose on her after deck and was secured by Chief Boatswain's Mate John MacKenzie, who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.

Remlik remained in French waters until after the end of World War I, then returned to the United States. She was decommissioned at Norfolk, Virginia, in November 1919 and sold in June of the following year.

This page features all the views we have related to USS Remlik (SP-157) and the steam yacht Remlik.


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Photo #: NH 89410

Remlik
(American Yacht, 1903)

Photographed in February 1907.
This yacht served as USS Remlik (SP-157) during and immediately after World War I.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 98030

USS Remlik (SP-157)


In port during World War I.
Note the kite balloon in the distance, just beyond the ship's bow.

Collection of Chief Boatswain's Mate John MacKenzie, USNRF.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 42429

USS Remlik (SP-157)


View on board, looking forward from the stern, showing a three-inch gun, steering wheel, and mooring lines. Photographed at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, circa 1919.
Battleship in the left center background is either USS Michigan (Battleship # 27) or USS South Carolina (Battleship # 26). The ship alongside Remlik's starboard side appears to be a "Bird" class minesweeper.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 550

USS Remlik (SP-157)


View on board, looking aft from the superstructure, showing a three-inch gun and the steering wheel. Photographed at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, circa 1919.
Harbor tug at left is USS Massasoit (later YT-15).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 551

USS Remlik (SP-157)


View on board, looking aft on the main deck, showing a three-inch gun and the steering wheel. Photographed at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, circa 1919.
Harbor tug partially visible beyond the gun is USS Massasoit (later YT-15).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 98031

USS Remlik (SP-157)


Ship's baseball team, who were the 1917-1918 Pennant winners in the Navy Yacht League at Brest, France.

Collection of Chief Boatswain's Mate John MacKenzie, USNRF.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 87KB; 740 x 465 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 42198

Chief Boatswain's Mate John MacKenzie


Secures a depth charge that came adrift on the after deck of USS Remlik (SP-157) during a violent storm in the Bay of Biscay, 17 December 1917. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism on this occasion.
Painting by James H. Daugherty, circa 1918.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 137KB; 485 x 765 pixels

 


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Page made 31 July 2002
New image added 5 August 2002